The $600,000 is a significant investment by Atlas Cinemas, which is one of the only movie theater chains on the east side of Cleveland that is going completely digital, Saluan said.

In a year, there will be no more film, studios have told him. By Oct. 15, Atlas Cinemas will be completely digital.

“The film quality is a lot crisper. It is like high-definition television compared to regular television,” he said.

Along with revamping the theater’s technology, Saluan has updated the concession stand and ticket prices. Seniors can get two regular candy items for $4 and a popcorn and beverage for $3.75. Other deals available to all visitors include an extra large popcorn tub with free refills for $7 and a customer appreciation day. On Mondays, all movies are $5 per ticket all day — with a $3 fee added per ticket to Real D digital 3D features.

Atlas officials chose to open in Mayfield Heights because they love the location and the community, Saluan said.

“The community has so many different facets and types of people.”

Saluan wants to get more involved with the community and is partnering with local restaurants to offer dinner-and-a-movie deals, he said.

“We want to be known as a family-friendly theater.”

Atlas Cinemas at Eastgate shows a variety of different film genres — from Bollywood, to children’s films, to movies aimed at senior citizens, to 3D features.

“Not too many cities have a movie theater,” Saluan said. “It is a gem when a community has a theater in the city limits. It brings a lot of people into the area.”

Now playing in digital are “Heroine,” “Barfi!” and “Life is Beautiful.”

Now playing in reel film are “End of Watch,” “Trouble with the Curve,” “House at the End of the Street,” “Finding Nemo 3D,” “Resident Evil: Retribution,” “The Words,” “The Possession” and “Lawless.”

Regular ticket prices are $9 for adults, $6.50 for children and $6.75 for seniors. Matinees are $6.75 for adults and $6.50 for children and seniors.

Atlas Cinemas Eastgate also has a birthday party room available for rent. Find more details at atlascinemas.net.

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